History of Ilorin

Yoruba
Oriki Ilorin Afonja (Panegyric of Ilorin)
Are-Ona-Kakanfo Afonja of Ilorin In case you have been searching for the oriki of Ilorin Afonja, you have landed in…
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Ancient History
Comprehensive History of Ilorin and the Reign of Afonja
Ilorin Central Mosque Before we begin with the history of Ilorin, here are few details that should be known. Ilorin…
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Yoruba History
The True and Sad Story of How Afonja Lost Ilorin and Its Kingship to Fulani People
Pencil Guess Drawing of Are-Ona-Kakanfo Afonja The Yoruba and Fulani inhabitants of Ilorin, the present capital of Kwara State, Nigeria,…
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Yoruba History
The Mugbamugba War – Second Attempt by Yorubas to Regain Control of Ilorin
For better understanding of the Mugbamugba war, you should read the true story of how Afonja lost Ilorin and its…
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